Walther P22

The Walther P22 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for .22 Long Rifle (5.59 mm Caliber) rimfire ammunition. Manufactured by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, it was introduced in 2002 and has become very popular among shooting sports. It is distributed by the American gun company Walther America, associated with Smith & Wesson.

Walther P22
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Germany
Production history
Manufacturer	Carl Walther GmbH
Produced	2002–present
Specifications
Length	159 mm
Barrel length	87 mm
Width	29 mm
Height	114 mm
Cartridge	.22 Long Rifle
Caliber	5.59 mm
Action	Blowback
Muzzle velocity	290 m/s
Effective firing range	30-50 meters
Feed system	10-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Adjustable open sights

Operation

The P22 with a Gemtech suppressor

The P22 may be fired double action at about 11 pounds-force (49 N), and operates as a single action with slightly more than 4 pounds-force (18 N).^[1] The P22 operates by blowback energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gas created by the ignition of the propellant charge.^[2] The action will not open until the projectile has left the barrel and the pressures have dropped to safe levels. The gun will not cycle efficiently unless high velocity .22 (5.59 mm) rounds are used.

Users

•  Germany
•  United States
•  Colombia
•  Bangladesh

See also

• Walther P99
• Walther PK380
• Walther SP22
• Ruger SR22
• SIG Sauer P322